# Play4 vs Cosmetic Store Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Play4 at 100% against Cosmetic Store Simulator's 20%. Play4 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Cosmetic Store Simulator's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cosmetic Store Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Play4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cosmetic Store Simulator holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Play4's written reviews are positive against 20% of Cosmetic Store Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Play4 ships an update every 2 months, Cosmetic Store Simulator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play4 | Cosmetic Store Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play4/id1592317124/reviews) | **[3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmetic-store-simulator/id6738606274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 429 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SCS Centro Zaffiria](https://appshunter.io/developer/954603750) | [Safak Otur](https://appshunter.io/developer/668337183) |

## What reviewers say

### Play4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play4/id1592317124)

Engage with interactive stories to combat sexist hate speech rooted in stereotypes and gender discrimination. Choose to play as Mary, Zack, or Betty and explore their unique narratives.

**Highlights:** Interactive storytelling, Multiple character perspectives, Combats sexist hate speech, Educational content, Stereotype and discrimination themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cosmetic Store Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmetic-store-simulator/id6738606274)

Manage your own beauty store, stocking shelves with makeup, skincare, and haircare. Serve customers, process payments, and make smart business decisions to grow your business. Unlock new areas and hire staff to expand your product offerings.

**Highlights:** Stock diverse beauty products, Manage store operations, Process customer payments, Make profit-maximizing decisions, Unlock new store areas, Hire staff and expand offerings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy 500 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cash 500 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash 1100 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cash 2750 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Energy 2250 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Energy 5000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Energy 10000 | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play4 free?

Play4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cosmetic Store Simulator free?

Cosmetic Store Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Play4 or Cosmetic Store Simulator?

Cosmetic Store Simulator is rated higher. Play4 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cosmetic Store Simulator averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Play4 or Cosmetic Store Simulator have ads?

Cosmetic Store Simulator shows ads; Play4 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Play4 or Cosmetic Store Simulator?

Play4 ships an update every 2 months, and Cosmetic Store Simulator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Play4 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cosmetic Store Simulator on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*